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Queensland's mining projects are full steam ahead
It has been quoted that “Queensland rivers are flowing with Gold again” after the announcements of the changes to the much debated “new mining tax’. It is with a sigh of relief that major new mining projects are back on the cards for the Queensland mining industry. With this news it also means the mining companies are still in need of highly skilled workers to keep these projects running on time.
Many mining companies in Australia had put a hold on their projects until the mining tax issue had been solved. With the outcome of the new agreement seen to be a happy compromise with all involved, it will ensure that the mining industry continues to grow through investment in the industry which is of benefit to all Australians and its workers.
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The planned new Australian Mine
Deputy Premier, Treasurer and State Development Minister Andrew Fraser said the $6.6 billion project by Hancock Galilee Pty Ltd (Hancock) could create long-term job opportunities for the state.
Australian mining investment surges despite economy, tax concerns
Investment in Australian mining could surpass A$80-billion by 2015, despite concerns over the global economy and the introduction of new taxes on carbon, iron-ore and coal mining profits, an independent economic forecaster and analyst said on Monday.
Olympic Dam mega-mine opens new job opportunities
BHP Billiton's plan to create the world's largest open-cut mine in South Australia has won federal and state government development approval, bringing potentially enormous economic benefits.
Australian Union predicts a disastrous skills shortage in Australia
One of Australia’s largest Union’s the AMWU Queensland has predicted a disastrous skills shortage in Australia in the next five years.
Australian Mining Giant BHP Billiton plans a $48bn expansion of its iron ore operations
BHP Billiton flagged the expansion of its Pilbara region iron ore mines, ports and railways that could triple the Australian company's annual production to 480 million tonnes a year over the next decade
Is the worlds largest open cut mine going to be in Australia?
An industry source said if the Olympic Dam expansion was approved, BHP would "make the biggest order of trucks and other mining equipment in history".
